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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Horace Gree!ey's Sister.

Mrs. Esther Greeley Cleveland, Q sister
of Horace Greeley Of beloved memory, is
spending the winter at the Coleman
house, New York, where she has lived for
several years. Mrs. Cleveland is eminent
ly woman "whom age can not wither,
nor customs stale her infinite Variety
Desp ite much grief and sorrow, and no
slight physical burdens, her head and
heart are as bright, as sweet, and as sunny
as one could desire. There is uameIess,
understandable charm about her that wins
and holds young people to her, and those
whom the young love, you know, remain
always young. Mrs. Cleveland's intimates
like to call her 'the queen" but hers is a
rule of love only. And she looks every
inch queen-an ideal queen, not the
queen we have bid farewell to, nor the
great jubilee queen. She has the most
beautiful complexion you ever saw, fine
and white and soft as baby's. Her hair
is delicately gray, and rolled softly back
from broae, smooth brow, below which
her dark eyes beam brightly at you. Mrs.
Cleveland wears the most enchanting
house gowns you can imagine, and the
daintiest, most becoming little contrivan-
ces of lace on her head. They give an
air of softness to the face that is delight
full, and you may have remarked that q
pretty cap makes pretty face prettier
still. With Mrs. Cleveland lives her
daughter Cecilia, a slight, fragile girl,
bright, clever, and appreciative, devoted
to her mother with an affection that is as
touching as it is beautiful. She is now
sole daughter of the house and heart of
her mother. Another daughter, beauti-
full, gifted girl, went to rest some years
ago. Mrs. CleveIand's pretty rooms are
always full of fragrant white and purple
lilacs, her favorite flowers. Those who
know her love her so that her home is
made to blossom like a rose. She and
he1 daughter will spend the summer at
Saratoga as they have done for many
years, and Mrs. Cleveland is looking to
the delightful air and the wonderful
waters to restore the strength that has
not been great the past year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
A Faithful Dog.
Cincinnati Enquirer .

No more faithful and affectionate ami
NAL lives than the dog. A story comes
from Greenville, Ohio, which once more
fully and forcibly illustrates this fac
The barn of Mr.. George Suring, near
Greenville, caught On fire yesterday and
burned to the ground. In the barn, hitch
ed to his manger by a halter, was horse.
In all its drives, and even III its stall, was
mongrel cur which had been called ack.
The flames spread SO rapidly that it was
impossible to get the horse and other
contents out of the burning barn. Jack
was lying alongside his friend, the horse,
and rifused to leave, but remained beside
the perishing animal barking frantically
for assistance until the devouring flames
stilled his faithful voice, and poor Jack
died martyr to his devotion. The hosre
was haltered and could not escape, but
the doors of the building having heep
burst open, every effort was made to call
and persuade the dog to flee from its
peril, Jack, however, would only run back
and forward from the neighiEg horse,
pitifully whining and barking as if en-
treating aid for its endangered friend.
As the lurid flames Illuminated the sur
roundings, and the roof of the burning
structure fell in, the affectionate dog was
seen sitting on the PROSTATE form of the
smoke-strangled horse and bowling with
grief. Refusing to the separated from
its dead companion, it heroically died
sacrificing itself upon the funeral pyre
of its loved friend, an example Of I'M
fiiEching devotion that would exalt hu-
man nature and beautify mankind.
Mr.. Surfing, in speaking of his losses,
mentions the dog first in the category.
and the animal certainly ranks most
prominent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Derived Great Benefit.
Dakota Bell


$50 you are from Montana" said a
ministerial-appearing man who was shar-
ing his seat on an eastern railroad with a
western man.
Eyer, sir"
care there any churches where you
liver"
Eye mean one O. these ere things with
long sharp PINT stickin' JPN the air like
an oil camp
"Yes, SIR"
ooh, yes, we got one"
"Has it been Of untold benefit to the
community"
II reckon yer bout right, stranger"
"Ah, I'm glad to hear you say it. !
trust your church has been the means of
healing discords and bringing about har-
mony among your people,
"Ye jest hit it, stranger, it has. Ye see
we have big pony race every Sunday
an there was always a powerful lot o.
fghtin' bout getting 'em started even, so
we laid out hundred yard co'rs' straight
away from the church an backed 'em III
ag'in' it an started 'em at the tap of a
snare drum. Gosh, stranger! We oughter
see the little devils get down and hump
themselves when the minister hits that
drum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Extensive Wardr8bes of Seamen.
Boston Post.

While taking luncheon heard a queer
story about admiralty case now pending
ii this district. A steamer ran down a
fishing schooner, which sank quickly to
the bottom before anything could be
saved, excepting the crew, all of whom
escaped. The latter has been sued and
among other claims against her are those
of the schooner's crew for the loss of
their personal effects. The average rate
of wages among them was, I am told S25
tn $50 month: but according to their
own testimony, they must be sea dudes
of a type heretofore unknown. Every
man of them confesses to having had two
overcoat slowed away in his locker. One
seaman had acquired both within six
months. Another member of the crew was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Poor Drivers

Baltimore paper alludes to numer-
Gus accidents recently occurring there to
lady drivers. 1t says: Gas rule ladies
are not good drivers. The same unac-
countable impulse that causes women
to torn back in crossing street, instead
of going forward, when vehicle is ap-
preaching, causes them to act undecided
Jy or plucky the moment they meet an
emergency while driving. This may in
measure account for such casualties.
Another theory is that lady is so ac-
custumed to Difference from everybody
in all conditions and circumstances that
she expects it from drivers on the high
ways or in the parks. Hence she pays
no regard whatever to the team behind
her, or any other team for that matter.
When she wants to turn out she does not
trouble herself to see if there is another
vehicle rushing upon the track. She
expects all such if they are behind, to
hold In while she turns, or, if before her
to rein up and await her pleasure. In
many cases this is impossible and some
times men are rude enough to disregard
the promptings of politeness purposely.
She is not in drawing room or select
company when she is on the drive, and
hence is ungallantly expected to drive
well, TO conform to the rules, or take the
risks as any man would who tried the
same experiments"
According to the San Francisco Chron-
lcle Chinese tea has to go to the wall be-
fore tae better article from India.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
a TOman'S Weakness

A high official of the government was
in communicative mood. He sat, tip
ped back in his comfortable Office chair
and said to Boston Traveller CORE
spOndent: II have made a discovery that
is worth millions to bashful men. You
know there are some fellows who never
can go into ladies' com 2any without be-
ing embarrassed, but l have found out
something that will make : bashful man
the equal of the most self-conscious
woman that ever lived. Now let me tell
you my secret. I started out on the
broad, general platform that woman is
more sensitive about her feet than any
thing else. Having settled that in my
mind, / began a series of experiments.
The horse-car is my favOrite place. [
love Co see queenly woman get into the
car and sit down with the air OF knowing
that she is the best dressed lady present..
In an apparently unconcerned way 1 at
tract her attention by looking steadily at
her feet, with an occasional glance at her
face, of course avoid all appearance of
impertinance. / assume the air of man
who sees something that interests him.
No matter how calm the victim is when
she entered the car, in side of five min
utes she will be so nervous that she will
fairly ache to get to her destination. She
may have the handsomest foot in the
world, and know that it is incased in a
nicely fitting shoe, but she will wilt all the
same. It is a woman's weakness. / have
tried it on young girls of Is and old
women of o0-the result is the same.
Achilles was vulnerable only in his heel,
but you can't look steadily at a woman's
little toe for two consecutive minutes
without making her feel as though she
would like to murder YOU"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
RATHER A CRUEL'TEST.
Lawyers Deliberate Dallying with the Re
prieye of a Doomed Murderer

4 Lawyer UeuDerate Uallylng with the he
prieve ola Doomed Murderer
A special from Atlanta, Ca. says:
1.-TWO weeks ago was published the thrill
ing story of Lawyer Clifton riding ferty-
Eve miles across the country with a re-
prieve in his pocket for murderer Leg
gett. It was said that he reached Reds
vile just in time to stop the execution,
the prisoner standing on the trap, bound
with the cap over his head and waiting
for the fatal drop.
at is now learned that Clifton got to
Reidsville before daylight and went to
bed. He waited till after the reading of
the death warrant and until after the
prisoner had made his statement and the
preacher had offered prayer before he
exhibited the reprieve. Mr.. Clifton says
he permitted the details to be thus gone
through with in order to test the sanity
of the prisoner. If Leggett should yet
be hanged he will have have suffered
twice the pain of approaching death.
Not word has been sent to the governor
in the way of report.
SAT the April term of the Tattnall Su-
perior Court Jacob Leggett was indicted
tried and found guilty of the murder of
Lillian Griggsby. The evidence was
very strong, and showed that Leggett,
on account of jealousy, one Sunday
morning while Lillian was on her way
home from Sunday school, literally
butchered h. with a pocket knife to
prevent her associating with his rival.
His lawyers saw they had desperate
case, and determined if possible to save
his neck by a verdict recommending
imprisonment for life, but the jury,
which was composed of some of the best
men in the county, decided that Jake
Leggett ought to be hanged and render
ed their verdict accordingly. The pris-
oner was seGtenced by Judge Hines to be
hanged May 49,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Growing Old.

Softly, O softly, the years have swept by thee,
Touching thee gently with tenderest care:
Sorrow and death they have often brought
nigh thee.
Yet have they left thee but beauty to wear:
Growing old gracefully
Gracefully fair.
Far from the storms that are lashing the
ocean,
Nearer each day to the pleasant home-light;
Far from the waves that are big with commo-
Under fun sail and the harhor in sight;
Growing old cheerfully
Cheerful and bright.
Past ali the winds that were adverse and
chilling.
Past all the islands that lured thee to rest;
Past all the currents that lured the unwilling
Far from thy course to the Land of the
Growing old peacefully,
Peaceful and blest.
Never a feeling Of envy and sorrow.
When the bright faces of children are seen;
Never year from the young wouldst thou
borrow
Thou dost remember what lieth between;
Growing old willingly.
Thankful, serene.
Rich in experience that angels might covet,
hicn IN faith that hath grown with thy
years;
Rich in a love that grew from and above it,
Soothing thy sorrows and hushing thy fears :;
GROWING Ola WealLnlly,
Loving and dear.
Hearts at the sound of thy coming are light
ened
Ready and willing thy hand to relieve;
Many face ut thy kind word has frightened.
1T is more blessed to give than receive.
Growing Old happily,
Ceasing to grieve.
Eyes that grow dim to the earth and its glory
Have Il sweet recompense youth can not
know;
Ears that grow dull to the world and its story
Drink in the songs that from Paradise flow
Growing old graciOuSly,
PuFCr than snow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Ex-Vice- President Wheeler.
". z. Curtis in Chicago News

w. 4. GURUS IN chicago news.
Whenever he had anything to do he
did it better than most men could have
done it. He was the best presiding Off
Ger the Senate ever had. There was a
terrible scene once between two Senators
during night session. Mr.. Wheeler was
not in the cha r. He reached il, however,
shortly after, and as the discussion arose
again he raped on the desk with the
gavel, and in quiet but firm tone said:
"The Senator will take his seat" The
man who was using the hard words looked
up with surprise.
''The Senator will take his seat" re-
peated Wheeler. Still the offender stood,
looking as if he did not know what was
the trouble. Then the gavel came down
with another thump, and in q voice that
penetrated every crack in the chamber
Mr.. Wheeler repeated: "The chair COM
mands the Senator to take his seat!" and
the Senator sat down. Then in his usual
tone of voice he remarked:
GAS long as the present occupant is in
the chair there will be order in the Sen
ate. The Senator may proceed if he will
proceed in order. If he will not do so
the chair will not permit him to retain
the floor. The Senator may proceed"
There was decided sensation, for the
Senator who was thus attacked was con-
sidered the biggest man in the body, a
man of whom it was said that Wheeler
was afraid, but he never mounted his
high horse again when the Vice-President
was in the chair.
Mr.. Wheeler had great reputation as
political prophet. He used to be con-
sidered better that a fortune teller in
forecasting events, and the accuracy of
his predictions was remarkable. He fore
told the panic of 1878 with such definite
ness that his friends wondered over it as
event after event occurred exactly as he
foretold. He also prorhesied the nomi
nation of both Hayes and Tilden in 1876.
Several weeks before the convention met
at Cincinnati he met Blaine in the House
Of Representatives and said:
Brother Blaine, don't set your heart
upon the presidential nomination. The
next candidate of the Republican party
for President is now Governor of Ohio"
Sena7or Farwell was one of Mr..
Wheeler's most intimate friends, and it
was largely due to him that the nomi-
nation for Vice-President went where it
did in 1876. Zach Chandler was another.
Mr.. Wheeler used to say that Chandler
came nearer resembling Cromwell than
any other character in history.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Never Touched Us Yet.
New York Sun.

It is fact worth noting that NO comet
so far as is known, has ever come in con
tact with the earth, or mingled its sub
stance with the earth's atmosphere. The
nearest approach ever observed, was
Lexell's comet of ITO, which approached
to within 100000 miles of the earth,
and subtended an angle of 2 DEGREES %
minutes the largest apparent diameter
yet observed in any comet. It has net
been seen since 1910, though an orbit was
computed for it of only five and half
years, and astronomers are of the opinion
that perturbation by Jupiter may have
changed its orbit to one of long period.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Another ColOred Outrage.
Omaha World


Omaha Girl-So you attend co-edu-
cational seminary. How do you get along
with the male students?
Eastern girl-We torment them aw-
fully. We get the colored cook to join
our college society and then when we in
Vited the boys into it one blindfolded
them and during the ceremonies they
were given chances to hug and kiss some
one all they wanted to and after it was all
over we would tell them that the colored
cook was the grand, past venerable kiss
ing chief.
What fun? Weren't they mad?"
eyes, indeed. I'm sorry the society
went to pieces"
"Why, what happened?"
"The colored cook got mad and
wouldn't come to the invitations any
more. Then she went and told every
body we wouldn't give her any chance at
all''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

the fortunate possessor of twelve suits of
underclothing and of gold watch valued
at $3.50, which was presented to him by
a yacht owner with whom he formerly
served. The outfit of tarpaulins rubber
boots ard other sea gear was something
tremendous, and the appearance of the
crew when rugged out in the shore clothes
which they now describe as lying at the
bottom of the sea must have been magni.
fcent indeed. If the evidence in this
case is trustworthy, the costumes that
are common at the banks must rival
those of an exception on Fifth avenue or
Beacon street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
A Violin Justice.

"People used to think it wicked to
fiddle" remarked the clergyman, laying
down the violin.
$50 have heard" replied an auditor.
"Years ago." if my congregation had
heard me play, they would have consider
ed me beyond redemption. But they don't
mind it now''
L suppose" responded the other speak
er, "they have become used to it,
And then the minister looked interro-
CATION points, but said nothing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Business is Business.
Wall Street NawS

Father" he said, as he ceased busting
off some Of the garments hanging at the
door, Il see dot der Treasury Department
has called in all der outstanding threes.'
Moses, you look at me-" replied the
father as he came to the door. eff der
Treasury calls in some bonds we can't
help it. If you let man go by dot wants
some secondhand pants you don't get
some oafercOat nor undershirts next
winter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
D ! mi / ! y y! Y
kHLSXW. nv
: xSy Is J {

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore d Western
Railway has been well named the Fishing
and Hunting Line of Wisconsin, passing,
as it does, through thousands of acres of
but partially explored woods and within
easy reaching distance of lakes and
streams that have never aeen fished By
white men, all we'll stocked with the game
fish for WHICH Northern Wisconsin waters
are noted. The woods abound with game; ;
deer, bear, wolf, mink. beaver, pheasant,
and other game are quite plentiful.
THE ONLY LINE
From Milwaukee to he new Iron Mining
District in Wisconsin aud Michigan-Go-
gebic, Wakefield Btsaouer, Ironwood and
Hurley.
Direct line to ASHLAND and beyond
Sleeping cars between ASHLAND, MIL
WAUKEE and CHICAGO.
The GUIDE Book, and other descriptive
matter, containing full information, maps
and engravings of the country traversed
by tho line, will be sent to any address,
on application to the General Passenger
Agent.
G. L. RYDER, Gen. Agent, 1o5 Wash
ington ST., Chicago.
Chicago Depot, Cor. Wells and Kinzie
Sts., &c. d N. w. R'y.)
H. F. WHITCOMB, CHAS. v. McKINLAY
Gen1 Manager. Gen'l Pass. Agent,
MILWAUKEE,. WIS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Bird Doctor.

Cleveland man discovered a birds
nest In his barn, and found in it two
young swallows. Upon taking the bird
Of its legs very thoroughly bandaged with
horsehair- Having carefully removed the
hairs one by one, he was still more aston
ished to find that the nestling's leg was
broken. Upon visiting the patient" the
next day the leg was again bandaged as
before. The bird surgeon was not again
lnterfered with, but is about two weeks it
was found that the hairs were being caut-
iously removed, only few each day, and
finally, when all were taken off, the cal
lus was distinctly felt, and the union of
the bone evidently perfect, as the bird
was able to fly off with its mates.
PROF. THOMAS, of Little Rock, has a
curious library. The covers of the books
are Of wood, each different speciment.
The visitor picks up book. He finds 1t
is solid bit Of wood in the shape of a
handy volume. The books are made
from white oak, red oak, yellow pine,
pitch pine, black oak, chestnut, American
beach, birch, red ceader, willow, poplar,
cypress, "oId field" or long leaved pine,
boifed arc, black walnut, hickory several
varieties) white and red maple, box elder,
black locust, black sumac, water locust,
coffee bean, wild plumb, holly, Eastwood,
paw paw, bay, umbrella, wild cherry,
sweet gum, elm Several varieties). sy
camofe, witch hazel, butternut, pecan,
hickory, and twenty or more other woods,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
TO AND FROM The Northwest.


chicago-2O5 Clark St.
Depot cor. Polk St e. 5th Av
Palmer House..
i" Grand Pacific Hotel.
fremont House.
MiIWaukee-305 Broadway.
NeWPass. Station.
St. Paul-Iz3 East Third St.
Union Depot.
MinneapoiiS-l9 NicoIlet House Blk.
&c Union Depot.
W. s. MELLEN, Gen. Manager.
J. BARKER, 6. P. A
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

George M. Pullman, who is now in Lon
don, says he has no intention of introduce
ing his palace car system into Europe at
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

A natural gas strike has been made at
Port Huron, Mich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
JOB DEPARTMENT

We have in this department complete line
of job Material and Type for doing frst-class
job cork on short notice and at the lowest
living prices. We do all kinds of Pamphlet
and Law Brief work known to the trade.
Call in and get prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

According to the San francisco Chron-
lcle Chinese tea has to go to the wall be-
fore tae better article from India.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

Tablets Of white paper for pencils.
pen, all sizes kept
in stock.
We propose to keep all blanks used in Circuit
Court, Justices Court and those of miscela-
peouS character as noted above.